{"id":5968,"date":"2017-06-26T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-06-25T20:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/celebrate-canada-day-with-citizenship-events-in-your-area-2\/"},"modified":"2017-06-26T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2017-06-25T20:30:00","slug":"celebrate-canada-day-with-citizenship-events-in-your-area-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/celebrate-canada-day-with-citizenship-events-in-your-area-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrate Canada Day with Citizenship Events in Your Area"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Celebrate Canada Day with Local Citizenship Events<\/h1>\n<p><strong>From: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Join the Celebration<\/h2>\n<p>Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada warmly invites you to partake in citizenship events across the nation, honoring Canada&#8217;s 150th birthday.<\/p>\n<p>Experience 55 exclusive citizenship ceremonies nationwide, where new Canadians are welcomed. Participate in reaffirmation ceremonies on Canada Day to recite the Oath of Citizenship, celebrating our shared rights and duties. Join guided citizenship walks in Ottawa, Toronto, Winnipeg, and Calgary, and explore the Canada Day 1 exhibit at Halifax Stanfield International Airport.<\/p>\n<p>For further details and to locate a citizenship ceremony near you, visit our <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cic.gc.ca\/english\/celebrate\/canada-day.asp\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Canada Day page<\/a> and check out the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cic.gc.ca\/english\/celebrate\/ceremony-map\/ceremony.asp\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">interactive map<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Inspirational Words<\/h2>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;As we celebrate Canada 150, I encourage you to reflect on what it means to be Canadian\u2014the responsibilities we share and the rights we enjoy\u2014and celebrate living in Canada, a country recognized worldwide for its opportunity, inclusiveness, and diversity.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><em>The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2>Key Insights<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Over the past decade, Canada has welcomed more than 1.7 million new citizens.<\/li>\n<li>In 2016 alone, 147,800 individuals became Canadian citizens.<\/li>\n<li>Participating in a citizenship ceremony and taking the Oath is the final step before becoming a Canadian citizen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<section>\n<h2>Useful Links<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cic.gc.ca\/english\/celebrate\/canada-day.asp\" title=\"IRCC Canada Day page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">IRCC Canada Day page<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cic.gc.ca\/english\/celebrate\/ceremony-map\/ceremony.asp\" title=\"Canada Day: July 1 Citizenship Ceremonies\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Canada Day: July 1 Citizenship Ceremonies<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<h2>Contact Information<\/h2>\n<p><strong>For media inquiries<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Minister\u2019s Office<br \/>\nImmigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada<br \/>\nPhone: 613-954-1064<\/p>\n<p><strong>Media Relations<\/strong><br \/>\nCommunications Branch<br \/>\nImmigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada<br \/>\nPhone: 613-952-1650<br \/><a href=\"mailto:CIC-Media-Relations@cic.gc.ca\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">CIC-Media-Relations@cic.gc.ca<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>FAQs About Canada Day Events<\/h2>\n<h3>What events are planned for Canada Day?<\/h3>\n<p>Canada Day festivities include special citizenship ceremonies, reaffirmation events, guided walks, and exhibitions.<\/p>\n<h3>How can I participate in a citizenship ceremony?<\/h3>\n<p>Visit our <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cic.gc.ca\/english\/celebrate\/ceremony-map\/ceremony.asp\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">interactive map<\/a> to find a ceremony near you.<\/p>\n<h3>What is the significance of the Oath of Citizenship?<\/h3>\n<p>Reciting the Oath symbolizes the final step in becoming a Canadian citizen, highlighting our shared responsibilities and rights.<\/p>\n<h3>Where can I find more information about Canada Day events?<\/h3>\n<p>Check our <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cic.gc.ca\/english\/celebrate\/canada-day.asp\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Canada Day page<\/a> for detailed event information.<\/p>\n<p>Celebrate Canada&#8217;s rich heritage and diverse culture this Canada Day. <a href=\"[Link to Immigration Guide]\">Read our immigration guide<\/a> to learn more about becoming a Canadian citizen.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada invites you to participate in citizenship events and activities taking place across the country in the coming weeks to celebrate Canada\u2019s 150th birthday. &#8230; 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